My White Hot Truth… and an Interview with Danielle LaPorte

If you’ve been following my recent reflection series here at She Takes On The World, you’ve already read about some of the major shifts happening since I settled into our new headquarters in LA — a couple of thousand miles and one green card away from where my journey first began in Ontario, Canada.

Part 2 (which dives into the miracles that happen when you follow your intuition — and why I moved to L.A. despite everyone telling me not to!) here

Part 3 (where I get raw about why I had to blow my own heart apart) here

Part 4 (a look at the perfectly imperfect new ‘She Takes On The World’ brand we’re creating) here

One big shift I mentioned in the last post is that we’ve started working on a total rebrand of She Takes On The World. It’s a huge undertaking, and definitely a challenge for my inner perfectionist, but it’s been a full 10 years since we first launched the site, and it’s definitely time for an overhaul.

As I reflect on all the ways I’ve changed and my business has unfolded over the course of this incredible journey — this journey that I’ve been walking side-by-side with you — I realize how grateful I am to be here still, doing what I do and serving you in the best way I know how.

Before I do that, I want to share something important with you: My own White Hot Truth.

Because I’ve found that, with the immense sense of gratitude that comes from running a service-anchored business like this for so many years, comes the call to give more. To give back. I so badly want to equip you with what you need so that you can take action to change your life and enjoy YOUR journey to the fullest.

That’s why part of the new She Takes On The World will be to deliver more TRUTH…

The kind of real, raw truth that will prepare you in the best possible way for the storms that will, inevitably, rage across your path and threaten to uproot you. And the kind of habits, routines, and rituals that will keep you grounded and connected to your own sense of truth and purpose and power, no matter what.

One of the biggest changes ahead is this:

For the longest time, my brand (even one of my books) has carried an image of me, sitting in a regal chair, perched on top of the world. I look poised and polished and perfect…

Except that’s not the reality. I’m not poised and polished all of the time, and my life is by no means perfect. I never intended to portray an image of me, on top of a pedestal, peering down at everyone else as if to imply that I’m somehow superior.

If you’ve come to any of my events, or if you’re a part of the Conquer Club, you’ve experienced how much of an open book I am when it comes to sharing my personal stories and lessons. I want that to carry through in everything that we do here at She Takes On The World in the future.

The truth is:

Even if I happen to be a little further ahead in my journey than you are, I’m still right by your side, cheering you on every step of the way.

The truth is:

Nothing else would give me more joy than to see you succeed.

The truth is:

We’re all in this together.

So, in my videos, you’ll start to see me stepping out of my studio a lot more. I’ll be completing challenges with you each week, and creating more of an experiential community, which will provide you with real, honest insights into my life — whether we’re on the beach, in my apartment, or somewhere else entirely.

This serves two purposes:

1. I get to release perfectionism (phew!), and feeling like I have to look, talk, or act a certain way in order to deliver value to you — something I’ve struggled with my entire life, and…

2. I get to get out into the world and into ACTION. Plus, I get to be vulnerable and real and lead by bringing what I’ve learned into the light.

As I talk about in my interview with Danielle below, my biggest White Hot Truth was giving myself permission to change my mind — about what I share, what I don’t share, how I grow my business, and how I start my day.

For example, something I haven’t talked about much before is that my success really comes down to conscious habits and routines, and making one intentional decision after another — day after day, until the right choice becomes instinctive.

So, fair warning: There may be screw-ups and unexpected reveals as we venture into the next iteration of She Takes On The World, but I’m finally giving myself permission to share ALL of it — just like Danielle does in this interview…

Deepen: Self-care, which includes a daily commitment to meditation. I do it a few times a week, but I want to do more.
Let go of: caring what other people think.

I loved this interview! Question #1 was a big one for me. Self-love has been a struggle and I’m just starting to step into the space of self-love and starting to ask for what I need in life. It’s scary, but I won’t stop!

Natalie, one thing I like about you is that you are so supportive and helpful, but I don’t feel like you’re trying to be my guru. Thank you for that.

Deepen: Recommitting to a daily yoga practice
Let go of: “Shoulds” the idea that I should be doing things based on what others are doing, rather than what feels in alignment with my intentions and visions of success.

Profound in SOOOOO many ways! I needed the reminders and reassurances – and the authenticity of your exchange, ladies. (Re-fucking-freshing, to say the least.) My biggest reassurance is hearing that we need to let go of the ‘group think’ and approaches to life & biz. I’ve been on that train, but then I second-guess (as in – for the biz: “I don’t really know how to get the word out there – so maybe I should listen to someone who’s been there…”) But it’s all the same marketing you were describing – which I inherently can’t stand, and therefore cannot entertain. (And then I’m abruptly reminded of this after about the first 10 minutes of any such podcast. DELETE. UNsubscribe. And then feel into what my heart says to ‘try’.)

I’ve already received my copy of my pre-ordered book (yay!), and can’t wait to dive in fully. My hope is to one day meet this chic whose soul resonates so greatly with mine in person – and get my own copy signed. Until then – for funzies ~

Deepen: Clearing the mind to follow my heart (including continuing the joy of reading all of the amazing spirituality-based books that speak to me, and provide me with tools for cultivating what works for me.)
Retire: Looking to other human beings for ways of reaching my tribe. (Needs to be authentic & stem from within, or as a nudge from my Angels.)

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